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2. THE FOLLOWING INTERVIEW BETWEEN A SPORTS-REPORTER AND A MARATHONRUNNER IS AN EXAMPLE OF SPOKEN ENGLISH IN WHICH SOME SENTENCES ARE FRAGMENTS (INCOMPLETE SENTENCES). THE FULL CONTEXT OF THE CONVERSATION ALLOWS THE LISTENER TO GUESS MISSING OR UNDERSTOOD WORD INTERVIEW REPORTER: "Congratulations on winning the marathon. How long have you been preparing for this race?" RUNNER: RUNNER: "Thank you. About five years, running twelve miles, three times a week." "I haven't always been a runner. I started running when my doctor told me I was over-weight and needed to improve my over-all health. At first, it was hard to go a few miles, but now, I'm in better shape and I love it. I can't wait to get out in the morning and run." "You might expect me to answer 'crossing the finish line', but actually it's when I get to the 20-mile point of the race. I think I can't go on, and then I do! That's my most challenging moment. It's "mind over matter"." "Yes, I am looking forward to running one in Seattle next month." "Well . . . I guess I would tell you to keep moving. Eat healthy food and keep moving." REPORTER: "Why do you like to run?"

REPORTER: "What is your favorite part of a marathon?" (a = any) RUNNER:

REPORTER: "Are you planning to run more marathons in the near future?" RUNNER: RUNNER: REPORTER: "Can you give me some advice about getting in shape?"

REPORTER: "Wonderful! Thank you for talking to us today and please thank your coach as well. Get some rest!"

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The reporter inquired _____________more marathons in the near future. The reporter suggested that _______________ some rest . Complete the sentences in reported speech Note the change of pronouns and verbs. YOUR CLASSMATE GARETH DOES NOT UNDERSTAND HER. pronoun agreement and adverb agreement. Gareth: What does she say?
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. The athlete advised ___________________ 13. 6."
("mind over matter" = the mind is more powerful than the body)
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Select the answer that best completes the sentence. The runner said ____________ 5.. 8. Next. 15.The reporter asked ________ 2. AS HELEN IS RATHER SHY. Helen: I went to London in July. 10. The athlete responded ___________________
3. Next. The reporter asked ________________ about getting back in shape. 1. He added ___________________ 9. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that…. A sentence may include mixed time frames. SHE SPEAKS WITH A VERY LOW VOICE. Pay attention to tense. SO YOU HAVE TO REPEAT EVERY SENTENCE TO HIM. The reporter thanked him and _________ his coach as well. The marathoner replied ______________to the 20-mile mark in the marathon race.The runner replied that _______________ 3. I'm honored to be here on your show. He added that __________ to get out in the morning and run. 12. the reporter asked him ___________ 7. The athlete answered ___________________ 11.HELEN IS IN FRONT OF THE CLASS HOLDING A PRESENTATION ON LONDON. the reporter asked him ____________ 4.      Helen: I want to tell you something about my holiday in London.RUNNER:
"Thank you. 14.

‘I’m trying to repair my clock.” Dr Snow said. Helen: I love London. “I will play the guitar in the show next week. “I didn’t go to school yesterday.
4.” Judy said. “These books were not here yesterday.” said Mrs Chan.CHANGE THE SENTENCE INTO REPORTED SPEECH OR DIRECT SPEECH.” 2. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that Helen: Me and my parents visited the Tower. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that… Helen: One evening we went to see a musical.                        
You: She says that…. 4.” she said to Charles. ‘We visited the Space Museum two days ago. “Don’t waste time. “Sit down. 11. 12.” Bobby said. 13. 7. 3. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that…. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that …. 8.” Peter told Susan. 9. 5.” I told Mary. Joyce asked. “I’ll bring the letter this evening so that you can read it yourself. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that… Helen: London is a multicultural place. “We perform operations every day.. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that… Helen: The people are so nice there. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that… Helen: We spent three days in London.’ she told us. ‘I’ve had the same experience myself. 10. “I had my first baby a month ago.’ he said. 6.” said Dad. 1.’ Mrs Lee said. Paul said. Tom. “They have gone out for lunch. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that… Helen: I saw people of all colours. Helen: My parents went with me. “Did you see Miss Fong last Monday?”
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. 16.” John said.14. “Can I help you?” Peter asked Mary. Jimmy asked. “When can you visit us?” 15. “I have had this dog for a month.